September 09, 2025

030: The Queen of Queens: My Conversation with D’Arcy Benincosa, Part 2

44 minutes

Part 2 with D’Arcy is here, and honestly… it’s even better than Part 1.

We moved from editing and trends into the bigger picture: what it really means to build your artistry, find your signature style, and step into the identity shifts that come with building a business as a woman. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s everything I needed to hear back when I was just starting.

In this half, we talk about:

How to actually find your style (hint: it’s not copying your competition).

Why studying florals, film, architecture, even food will make you a better photographer.

The identity shifts that come when you stop asking permission and start owning your power.

And the big surprise: D’Arcy and I teaching together in Italy. Pasta, portraits, weddings, wine — it’s happening.

This conversation is equal parts education, inspiration, and a little bit of holy-sh*t pinch-me.

Timestamps:
00:35 Recap and Introduction to Part Two
00:55 The Artistry of Finding Your Voice
03:05 Trends vs. Timelessness in Photography
09:18 The Importance of Artistic Study and Inspiration
20:51 Developing Your Signature Style
24:57 Developing a Signature Photography Style
26:01 The Importance of Posing and Angles
27:20 Challenging Traditional Portrait Photography
29:21 Empowering Women in Business
34:04 Planning Creative Workshops in Italy
40:45 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

🔗 Connect with D’Arcy Benincosa:
📸 Website
📷 Instagram
📷 Portfolio Course
📷 Editing Course

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🔗 Connect with Jodi:
📸 Website
📷 Instagram

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